Nearly 3 million Floridians lost access to federal food assistance Saturday, Nov. 1, as the ongoing government shutdown has resulted in the temporary cessation of SNAP funding.
Florida has the fourth largest SNAP enrollment in the country, with 2.94 million relying on the program for food security — that includes veterans, the elderly and more than 1 million children. Nationwide, 41.7 million people rely on SNAP benefits, August 2025 data show.
In and around Orlando, a number of food banks, pantries, nonprofits and other organizations are continuing to provide food and resources to those in need while SNAP benefits are suspended. What follows is a developing list of Orlando-area food banks and pantries working to support their fellow community members.
Several of the following are accepting (and in need of) food donations and/or volunteers. Check individual websites or contact the location to find more information on which goods are needed most. Orlando organizations accepting donations also include United Against Poverty and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
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Orlando-area food banks and pantries:
(Courtesy Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida food locator and additional reporting)
Salvation Army Food Pantry Orlando
416 West Colonial Drive, Orlando
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando
Agape Mission Markets food pantries take place at several locations found online.
Christian Service Center
808 W. Central Blvd., Orlando
Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
Soup kitchen is available Monday-Friday and every Saturday but the second 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; first and second Sunday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Community Baptist Church
651 Campanella Ave., Orlando
Regular distribution, 2nd Saturday of month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4th Saturday of month 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
On call for emergencies at 407-293-3100
Deliveries are available.
International Harvest
2740 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando
Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
On call for emergencies, 407-849-2226
Knights Pantry
UCF Student Union, 12715 Pegasus Drive, Orlando
UCF students with a valid student ID can check out food items once per day.
Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Road, Winter Park
Pearlman Food Pantry
Operates weekly Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointment only. Call 407-644-7593 and dial 0.
Good Samaritan Outreach
5802 Makoma Drive, Orlando
Monthly the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-4 p.m.
Recover Orlando
800 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando
Every second and fourth Monday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 3rd Saturday every month, 9 a.m. to noon
On call for emergencies Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Call 407-293-4277
Beracah French Seventh Day Adventists Church
1517 Mercy Drive, Orlando
Friday from noon to 1 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
206 E. Eighth St., Apopka
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call for appointment/delivery at 407-886-6005.
Non-TEFAP clients are required to show proof of address and proof of income. Offers general case management.
Olive Branch Community Development Corporation
2525 W. Church St., Orlando
Bi-weekly, Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington Park Church
4455 W. Conley St., Orlando
First and third Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Hope Community Center
800 S. Hawthorne Ave., Apopka
Emergency Food Pantry will operate only on Thursdays at the South Building.
True Vision
1704 Mercy Drive, Orlando
Third Saturday monthly, 10 a.m. to noon
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
5200 W. South St., Orlando
Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon. Please use the entrance on Ring Road.
Revelations II
4305 Lennox Blvd., Orlando
Weekly Tuesdays, from 10 a.m – 2 p.m.
On call for emergencies, 407-346-9498
El Bethel Temple of Jesus at Orlando
3000 Bruton Blvd., Orlando
Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4C Pine Hills
2804 Belco Drive, Orlando
Nearest bus stop is on Belco Drive and Pine Hills Road
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nearest bus stop is on Belco Dr. and Pine Hills Rd.
Covenant Charities, Inc.
2210 S. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando
Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m., or until food is gone.
Rhema Breath of Life Ministry
750 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church
604 W. Jackson St., Orlando
Fourth Friday of the month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until food runs out
4C Ivey Lane
5151 Raleigh Street, Suite C, Orlando
Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Nearest bus stop is at intersection of Raleigh and Deerock streets
St. Andrew Catholic Church
801 Hastings St., Orlando
Tuesday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment only
Call 321-319-0063, leave a message and you will get a call back to schedule.
Covenant Builders Ministries Inc.
44 Coburn Ave., Orlando
Second Saturday monthly, 10 a.m.-noon
On call throughout the month, 407-792-8768
First Haitian Baptist Church
4701 Lenox Blvd., Orlando
Weekly Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – noon
National Tabernacle
1100 Bethune Drive, Orlando
Every third Friday of the month from noon to 2 p.m., or until food runs out.
Please call 407-490-7727 to confirm
If You Foundation
1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando
Food distribution is every other Friday.
Call for updated schedule at 407-962-9988
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)
701 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Majestic Life Ministries
821 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon
Pine Hills Community Church
1305 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando
Wednesdays weekly from 9 a.m. to noon, except the first Wednesday each month.
On call for emergencies on a case-by-case basis. Call 407-295-5932
Haven of Hope Ministries
1310 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 25, Orlando
Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grace Charity Foundation Inc.
6220 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 500, Orlando
Distribution is in back of building
Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church of the Good Shepherd Food Bank
331 Lake Ave., Maitland
Second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Clients can drive up or walk up for emergency food distribution. Clients may return each time the food bank is open.
Limited deliveries available. Call 407-644-5350
Serenity’s Grace Inc.
Certified Nutritious Pantry 2024
716 W. Robinson St., Orlando
Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Access Connection
2150 Brengle Ave., Orlando
First and fourth Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pantry is closed every January.
Fountains of Living Water Ministries
2200 Silver Star Road, Orlando
First and third Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Closest bus stop at Silver Star Road and Orange Blossom Trail
On call available. Call 407-297-5770
St.Vincent de Paul/Holy Family
5125 South Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando
Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
By appointment, call 407-481-3223. Leave message, and you will get a callback to schedule.
First Baptist Church-Pine Castle
1001 Hoffner Ave., Orlando
The closest bus stop is on the corner of Orange Avenue and Hoffner Road
Second Friday from 9 a.m. to noon
Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic
3965 Silver Star Road, Orlando
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until food is gone.
On call for emergencies. Call 407-432-7703
First Haitian Free Church of the Nazarene
220 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
St. John Baptist Church
30 Fred L. Maxwell Blvd., Orlando
Every third Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. In April and November, it will be the fourth Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.
On call for emergencies and deliveries on a case-by-case basis, 407-781-0700.
New Covenant Church of Jesus Christ
5002 Cortez Dive., Orlando
Third Saturday monthly from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
On call for emergencies on a case-by-case basis; must call and schedule appointment outside of distribution hours, 407-532-4811
Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist
6350 Arundel Drive, Orlando
First and third Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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